ManufacturerManufactured by
Meissen Porcelain ManufactoryMeissen, Germany, established 1710
ArtistModelled by
Max EsserGerman, 1885–1943
CultureGerman
Titles
- Figure of an Eagle
Date1931
PlaceGermany
MediumHard-paste porcelain
Dimensions21 11/16 × 17 3/8 × 13 1/2 in. (55.1 × 44.2 × 34.3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Caroline Wiess Law
Object number2004.44
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Crossed swords impressed on the lower edge of the interior of the base.
Crossed swords printed in blue on the back center edge of the base beneath the eagle's tail.
Crossed swords printed in blue on the back center edge of the base beneath the eagle's tail.
Impress on the proper back left edge of the base: "M. ESSER 1931"
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